Warsaw
Door lock replacement and repair in Warsaw
A new cylinder after lost keys, a lock that sticks, a loose handle or a door you have to push to lock. Describe it in the app and tradespeople in Warsaw send offers at their own price.
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A price-list range
the exact amount comes in the offer
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Fixings included
materials are bought separately
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You pay the tradesperson
directly, for the work done
What the job covers
Locks rarely fail overnight. First the key turns a little harder, then you have to lift the handle to turn it. Often the lock is fine and the door is the problem: it has dropped on its hinges and the bolt rubs against the strike plate. An adjustment fixes that, no new lock needed. On the platform you book a planned replacement or repair.
- Cylinder replacement after lost or stolen keys
- Mortice lock replacement
- Handles and escutcheons, including cylinder plates
- Door adjustment so the bolt meets the strike plate
- Locks that stick or jam
- Lubrication and squeaky hinges
Lock replacement in Warsaw: sample prices
Full price list| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Lock replacement | 180–350 zł |
| Door handle replacement | 180–280 zł |
| Door adjustment | 80–150 zł |
| Fixing squeaky doors | 40–80 zł |
Indicative prices. Minimum call-out: one pro's services must total at least the threshold 300 zł.
When to replace the cylinder and when the whole lock
After lost keys, a stolen bag or moving in, a new cylinder is usually enough rather than a whole lock. It is the quickest and most common job on front doors. A full lock replacement is needed when the latch or bolts no longer throw, the mechanism in the door has cracked, or you want a higher-grade lock.
A lock that sticks does not always need replacing. Often the cause is a door that has dropped on its hinges, so the bolt rubs against the strike plate in the frame. Then adjusting the door and moving the strike plate helps, and lubricating the cylinder with graphite or a lock spray gets it turning smoothly again.
Doors in blocks and houses
In blocks of flats in Bródno, Ursynów or Bemowo, many front doors are still old ones with a single lock and a cylinder with no anti-drill protection. Upgrading to a higher-grade cylinder with a protective escutcheon is one of the simplest ways to improve security without replacing the door. Houses more often have multipoint doors with locking strips, where the right parts depend on the door maker.
When replacing interior doors
Interior door locks are usually key-operated, cylinder or bathroom locks with a privacy turn. With an interior door replacement the lock comes with the door, but sometimes the client wants a different type, from a key to a cylinder for example. Mention it when ordering the doors, because the leaf is routed for a specific lock.
What affects the price
Replacement is usually priced per item. The amount in the offer depends on:
- whether you replace only the cylinder or the whole lock
- the door type: interior, flat entrance or security door
- the cylinder grade and whether you buy it yourself
- whether the door needs adjusting first
- an unusual size or a lock that is not available off the shelf
What to watch out for
Buying a cylinder by eye
A cylinder is matched to the door thickness, measured from the fixing screw in both directions. Too long and it sticks out and is easy to snap; too short and it will not fit.
Cooking oil in the lock
It collects dust, and a few weeks later the lock works worse than before. Cylinders take a spray lubricant made for locks.
A new lock when the door is at fault
If the key turns easily with the door open and hard with it closed, the issue is adjustment, not the lock.
Keeping the old cylinder after moving in
You have no idea how many keys the previous owner handed out. A new cylinder is one of the first jobs after moving in.
Before the visit
- Photos of the lock and handle from both sides of the door
- The cylinder size, or a photo with a tape measure if you buy it yourself
- A line on the problem: sticks, spins freely, door has to be pushed
- Whether it is the entrance door or an interior one
- The new cylinder or lock, if you agreed to buy it yourself
Often needed together
One job often leads to another. Here are the pages for related work.
Related guides
Lock replacement across Warsaw and nearby towns
Questions about cylinder and lock replacement
How much does lock replacement cost?
Tradespeople usually price per item, and the ranges are in the table and the price list. The cylinder and lock count as materials and are paid for separately.
How much is a new cylinder for an entrance door?
The labour is in the range in the table. On top of that comes the cylinder itself, which depends on its grade and length. Security doors usually take a pricier cylinder.
Cylinder or the whole lock?
After lost keys a new cylinder is usually enough. The whole lock is replaced when the mechanism is worn or cracked.
Can a tradesperson open a locked door?
No, there is no emergency lockout service on the platform. You book a planned replacement or repair here; if you are locked out, you need a locksmith on call.
Can I buy the cylinder myself?
Yes. Just measure the length carefully or send the tradesperson a photo with a tape measure. You can also agree in the chat that they bring one.
Who is responsible for the quality?
The tradesperson who does the job, and they issue the invoice too. The platform connects you with tradespeople: offers and ratings are in the app, and that is where you agree the scope.
Will the old keys stop working after a cylinder change?
Yes, a new cylinder comes with new keys. The old ones will no longer open the door, which is why it is the simplest fix after losing keys.
Does replacing a lock damage the door?
Not when swapping for a lock of the same type. If the new lock has different dimensions, the mortice may need widening or the strike plate moving.
Can a tenant change the lock in a rented flat?
Usually yes, but agree it with the landlord and hand over a set of keys if the tenancy agreement requires it.
Describe the job in the app.
Handymen send offers at their own price, and you pick one.